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Record day is top of the shops
The “Beyond the Download” Record store in Wokingham took part in the National Record Store Day on Saturday. Store owner, Ian Biles (right) with staff members, Fraya Shute and Fred Hatt Pictures: Steve Smyth Only three shoppers at a time were allowed into the store.
EXCLUSIVE By DANIEL BLACKHAM dblackham@rdg.today A RECORD store in Wokingham hosted one of its most anticipated events of the year last weekend.
On Saturday, April 23, Beyond the Download welcomed customers looking to secure special vinyl releases made exclusively for Record Store Day (RSD). Hundreds of people visited on the day with queues of eager punters lining the Rose Street pavement
at 6am, two hours before the store opened. Now in its 15th year, RSD is an annual event where more than 260 independent record shops across the UK come together to celebrate their unique culture. This year, Beyond the Download also welcomed theatrical rock band
Raid on two addresses in postal drug probe A WOKINGHAM man has been arrested in suspicion of posting drugs, and money laundering offences. Specialist police officers from the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) raided two premises in the borough on Tuesday, April 26, supported by Thames Valley Police officers. As a result, the The 55-year-old was arrested on suspicion of: n Being concerned in the supply of Class A, B and C controlled drugs, diamorphine, tramadol and diazepam n Evading prohibition/restriction
on the exporting of the Class A drug diamorphine, contrary to the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 n Concealing, disguising, converting and transferring criminal property. The arrest is in connection with an investigation in to the supply of controlled drugs sent via the post. The SEROCU team said they found a “substantial amount” of drugs and money as they executed the warrants, and the arrested man is currently in police custody. Detective Inspector Rob Bryant, of SEROCU’s South East Regional
In Albion, Reading-based alternative rock band Third Lung and hard rock act One Last Day, for in-store live sessions. Among the releases were exclusives from artists such as David Bowie, Grateful Dead, Taylor Swift, Primal Scream, Sam Fender, Keane and Rex Orange County. A spokesperson for the store said:
“To all of our wonderful customers who supported us on RSD this year, thank you.” For those unable to make it on the day there are a number of titles still in stock in store. All remaining stock will be available online from 8pm on Friday, from its website, beyondthedownload.uk
Cyber Crime Unit, said: “The warrants which have taken place show our commitment to tackling serious and organised criminality in the communities of the South East; such as the supply and exportation of controlled drugs. “Our action sends out a clear message to organised criminal groups who are increasingly using the dark web to commit such offences, that crime really does not pay.” He added: “For those who are purchasing non-prescribed medication, my message to you is that only medication prescribed by medical professionals is safe to take. “If you buy medication which has not been prescribed, you face
the risk of very serious health consequences. If the medication you are taking is not made by the legitimate manufacturer, its contents may be ineffective, cut with other unknown substances or even dangerous to your health.” The funds from the sale of the drugs are thought to have been used to support organised crime groups. “If you are concerned about the supply of drugs in your community please report this to your local police force or anonymously, via the independent charity Crimestoppers,” DI Bryant added. Drug dealing can be reported by calling your local police force on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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